Regenerative Medicine for Interstitial Cystitis

The use of Platelet Rich Plasma for pain associated with Interstitial Cystitis has been shown to be effective in a study of 15 women. The women were treated with repeat bladder injections (a total of 4 injections) using 12ml of autologous (patient derived) Platelet Rich Plasma.  Of the women who had an improvement in pain, there were noticeable changes to inflammatory markers and growth factors.  In addition, there were no major reported complications.

Given that Interstitial Cystitis is difficult to treat and often refractory to mainstay medical treatments, Regenerative Medicine, and PRP specifically may offer a novel and safe treatment option for women struggling with this painful and debilitating condition.